1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

in good condition however the bodice shows pin holes where the dress was taken in and then let back out with a new zipper. 1950S FONTANA COUTURE Black ...

This is a gorgeous vintage long black chiffon gown by Helen Rose, from the 1950's. The gown has short cap sleeves, empire waist, a zipper up the ba...

This 1950's cocktail dress is composed of beaded applique silk chiffon. Features a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurement...

This is a vintage silver and gold multi-colored metallic floral print cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman, from 1950. The cocktail dress has short sleeves, a scoop neckline, and a high fi...

Gown is missing label and is priced accordingly. True Haute Couture construction fully boned and lined in silk faille in the bodice and satin back crepe in the skirt. Exceptional hand finishing throughout. The beading is done in an abstracted ombré, reflecting the hand dyed ombré in the silk. The beads are of the high quality hand faceted kind, which sparkle in the evening light, added sparkle as they all fall into a short fringe which shimmers as the wearer moves. 1950S PIERRE BALMAIN...

Very good condition, small area at neckline where there is breakage. 1950S PAULA WHITNEY Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Amazing Ruffled Poof Ball Skirt Cocktail Dress

This a lovely and collectible vintage gown from Eleanor Garnett. It is made of a a heavy silver satin and has a red panel at the waist that is decorated with metal embroidery and bea...

50s Black Silk Rose Dress

This gown is composed of black silk with a zig zag hand beaded applique. Features a beaded belt. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition, some beading m...

This vintage gown is composed of a sequin stretch wool knit in a mauve hue with iridescent and peach sequins. Features beaded fringe and detachable mesh side accent. There is a zipp...

This Eleanora Garnett gown is composed of a silver silk with a red embellished waist. Features a darted style bust. There is a side zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. (...

This Ceil Chapman gown is composed of a black chiffon skirt and features an upper beaded lace bodice. The dress has an empire waist with a full gat...

This is a vintage silk purple and black floral print dress with matching coat by Mingolini Gugenheim. It is a strapless bustier dress with a 17" si...

Chic 1950s 'Autumnal' pleated cotton dress! Warm tones, in plaid, with three dimensional contrasting black sketched plaid throughout. Pleated bodice and...

This Ceil Chapman gown is composed of a navy jersey. The dress features draping and straps which can be styled on or off the shoulders. There is a center back drape as well and a zip...

This Sydney's dress is composed of a stretch pink and black wool. Features a semi sheer design with belt. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for...

This cocktail dress is composed of black lace with silk. The bodice features scalloped edges with a nude underlay. The skirt is shot with crinoline (not included). There is a zipper...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black silk crepe. The bodice features vertical gathers to the waist and the skirt has a criss-cross drape detailing. There is a cent...

This Ceil Chapman cocktail dress is composed of a black rayon. The dress features a draped waist with a peplum flare. There is a center back zipper. In great vintage condition, there...

This Ceil Chapman gown is composed of a black silk crepe. The dress features center front draping at the waist and draped bat-wing style sleeves. There are center back buttons and a ...

This is a charming vintage cocktail dress made by Helen Rose. It is very fitted and has a draped back that ties in the front. Made of a black crepe, it has short cap sleeves and a me...

This is a charming and collectible vintage cocktail dress from Ceil Chapman. It is made of a darker pink chiffon with a pink silk lining and a zipper up the back. The chiffon is gath...

Simply divine vintage 1950s Adele Ross watercolor dress! Features the finest silk fabric, with wonderful vibrant hues. Detachable ribbon belt. Can easily go...

This is the perfect little black dress. It will translates well in any formal occasion and would look amazing with a tall pair of stilettos. The measurements are as follows: Waist ...

This is a lovely vintage evening gown from Eleanora Garnett. It is made of a draped black chiffon with a taffeta lining. there is black velvet bow cluster at the back zipper closure....

This is a lovely vintage cocktail dress from the 1950's from designer Ceil Chapman. It is made from a heavy black taffeta that has been pin tucked to create a chevron like design giv...

This is a fine vintage evening dress made by Ceil Chapman. It has an empire waist with a heavily beaded bodice at the bust. The jersey body of the dress has a sheath silhouette and a...

This a fabulous 1950's vintage cocktail dress from Ceil Chapman. It is made of a soft jersey knit that is draped, blouson style on the bodice and a fitted skirt. It has a scoop neckl...

Striking cocktail dress of silk marquisette and lace. Undulating graduated panels of wavy lace circle the full skirt of the dress which is backed in a stiff crinoline. The bodice is ...

Absolutely beautiful couture workmanship with amazing detail including inside net bodice; boned neckline (including back) and shoulder straps; plunging back; hidden zip closure at ba...

Light up the room in this silver champagne cocktail dress with hand beading throughout by Ceil Chapman, from the 1950's. Scoop neckline and ba...

This is a highly collectible vintage piece from Ceil Chapman. It is made from a black jersey knit with a satin lining. The bodice and sleeves are ruched and the skirt is draped in th...

Refined and elegant evening dress or rather for American 50's Grand Gala. The dress is of the well-known American department store Carson Pirie Scotteco. The dress with a strongly vi...

This is a wonderful vintage 1950's dress that is so beautifully made! The dress is black velvet with panels of gathered taffeta and pellon lining. There is a built in full taffeta un...

1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff couture ball gown in deep persimmon silk satin: Irene Sharaff, 5-time Academy Award Winner for costume design, mad...

What a chic 1950s little black dress! Cut out neckline with large bow. Nipped in the waistline with slightly A line skirt with inverted pleats. Origi...

Breathtaking mid-1950's creme silk satin ballgown attributed to Pierre Balmain. This iconic designer created a very sculptural quality which was always allied with a ladylike essence. His garments have a body and a shape of their own. This absolutely stunning French couture dress is fashioned from the most luxurious materials and of the finest craftsmanship, resembling Pierre Balmain's "Jolie Madame" collection. In 1947 he opened a boutique on the ground floor of his couture house, which he named "Jolie Madame". These pieces were not out-sourced nor factory mass produced. They were made a few at a time, in the designer's own workroom, exactly as if a client had ordered multiple duplicates of a couture design with Balmain's extraordinary workmanship still readily apparent. The bodice is a seductive fully-boned twisted knot shelf-bust with gorgeous pleating. Sumptuous embroidery and beadwork add sensational 3-dimensional richness to the silhouette. The hourglass drop-waist full skirt construction finished this ballgown with the perfect ethereal vibe. I totally see this satin couture show-stopper gliding down the red carpet. Measurements Bust:33-34 inches Waist:25 inches Hips: Free Sweep Total Length:60 inches This couture ballgown...

A fantastic 1950s Mr. Blackwell 2-piece cocktail dress and vest. Black silk crepe spaghetti strap sheath with an incredible and finely wrought beaded and embroidered crest in metall...

Charles James magenta taffeta faille cocktail dress with intricate tuck and drape at bodice and faux "apron" panel concealing deep unpressed pleats. Unlabelled.

White satin and ivory taffeta "Lampshade" gown by Charles James with custom bugle beaded decoration. Oversized boned and crinolined flounce. The armature underneath allows the aerod...

A beautiful James Galanos 1950s column gown with silk satin skirt and "petal" layered crimson velvet pieces, each meticulously beaded around the edge with heavy jet black beading. H...

A fantastic 50s silk jacquard cocktail dress in black with a floral pattern: zips up the back with a square neckline, 3/4 fitted sleeves, deep V back, a gat...

A gorgeous very early example of James Galanos' fine work. Label style indicates it was made between '51 and '55. Very simple but extremely structured wool strapless bodice and volu...